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Author
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Language
English
Description
"Overview: With a focus on the interdisciplinary nature of social work, the book describes both traditional careers and those that are off the beaten path in such arenas as forensic social work, social entrepreneurship, working in political systems, international careers, and community practice. Well organized and written in a conversational tone, each chapter describes a particular social work domain, illustrating specific careers within that field...
Author
Publisher
Career Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Many young people today are seeking something more--purpose, meaning, a cause. Compassionate Careers is filled with examples of people who have meaningful jobs in cause-focused organizations. These stories capture their spirit, intelligence, imagination, and heart. The book is an inspirational guide to finding purpose-driven work and offers advice to anyone who feels that sitting on the sidelines is just not enough. It includes: Stories from people...
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"For some people, a good salary is not nearly as important as doing work that matters by helping to make other people s lives better. Careers in social work, teaching, medicine, and emergency response, among others, let people see the impact they are making on individuals they assist in addition to receiving a paycheck. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders." --
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